Jack Layton (1950–2011) Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada
2011 English Language Federal Election Debate http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/obituary-jack-layton-in-quotes/article2135661/?from=sec368
“Most Canadians don't understand the House of Commons.”
Source: Straight From The Heart (1985), Chapter Two, Learning The Ropes, p. 36
Context: Most Canadians don't understand the House of Commons. They turn on their televisions, see us yelling at one another, and dismiss us as a bunch of fools.
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